Where Can You Bet on the NFL Draft? Breakdown for All 50 States + Canada

Bettors, you're on the clock.

The 2024 NFL Draft begins Thursday at 8 p.m. ET in Detroit, Mich., and runs through Saturday afternoon. Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams has long sat atop the NFL draft odds from our best sports betting sites as the presumptive No. 1 overall pick of the Chicago Bears. But the uncertainty begins with the Washington Commanders at No. 2.

All of our best NFL betting sites offer a wide array of draft odds, and those markets have expanded exponentially over the last few weeks. Here, we're looking at where in the U.S. and Canada you can legally bet on the draft via our legal sports betting states tracker.

Alabama

No, residents will not be able to bet on the 2024 NFL Draft in Alabama. However, the Alabama senate has been debating introducing legal sports betting, eventually.

Alaska

No, you can't bet on the NFL draft in the 49th state, as there is no legal sports betting available.

Arizona

Yes! Arizona sports betting is alive and well. There are some restrictions surrounding the draft though. All draft betting markets must close before the start of Round 1 on Thursday, and there are no best live betting sites for this event.

Arkansas

Yes, Arkansas sports betting allows for wagering on the NFL draft.

California

California sports betting is not available for the NFL draft or any other sporting event.

Colorado

Yes, Colorado sports betting permits wagering on the NFL draft among its many legal options.

Connecticut

No, Connecticut sports betting does not allow for betting on the NFL draft, even though many other markets have been legal since 2021.

Delaware

Yes, Delaware sports betting is available for the NFL draft via BetRivers since the start of 2024.

Florida

Yes, Florida sports betting is available via Hard Rock Bet for the NFL draft. That's the one and only legal sportsbook in the Sunshine State.

Georgia

No, Georgia sports betting is still not operational despite some voter consideration earlier this year.

Hawaii

No, there's still no progress on Hawaii sports betting to report for the NFL draft or otherwise. 

Idaho

No, Idaho residents cannot legally bet on the NFL draft.

Illinois

Yes, Illinois sports betting permits wagering on the NFL draft.

Indiana

Yes, Indiana sports betting allows for NFL draft betting.

Iowa

Yes, Iowa sports betting permits wagering on the NFL draft, but with a couple of provisions. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission mandates that all draft markets need to be shut down 24 hours before the draft begins and cannot re-open for live betting during the event.

Kansas

Yes, Kansas sports betting fully allows NFL draft betting.

Kentucky

Kentucky sports betting launched in the fall of 2023 but does not allow wagers on the NFL draft. Don't worry, our Kentucky Derby betting sites will allow for plenty of action soon.

Louisiana

Yes, Louisiana sports betting is operational for NFL draft wagers.

Maine

Yes, Maine sports betting permits NFL draft wagers via Caesars and DraftKings.

Maryland

Yes, Maryland sports betting is a go for your NFL draft bets.

Massachusetts

Yes, there is legal betting on the NFL draft in the Bay State, but with several restrictions for Massachusetts sports betting. Pre-draft bets must be placed before the first pick is announced. Bets on ensuing rounds must be placed before that round begins. Pick-specific wagers must be locked in before the announcement of the pick two picks prior.

Michigan

Please see the above restrictions for Massachusetts, as they also apply to Michigan sports betting and the NFL draft.

Minnesota

No, there is no form of legal Minnesota sports betting entering the 2024 NFL draft.

Mississippi

Yes, Mississippi sports betting permits wagering on the NFL draft and other sports in-person at a casino.

Missouri

No, Missouri sports betting has not launched in time for the NFL draft.

Montana

Yes, sports betting in Montana includes NFL draft markets.

Nebraska

Yes, wagering on the NFL draft is permissible in Nebraska via in-person bets at a casino.

Nevada

Yes, Nevada sports betting permits NFL draft wagers, so long as player-specific bets are placed at least 24 hours before the start of Round 1. Other markets close prior to the beginning of the round in which those wagers would be decided.

New Hampshire

Yes, New Hampshire sports betting allows for draft wagers but only through DraftKings - the state's lone sportsbook operator.

New Jersey

Yes, New Jersey sports betting is open for NFL draft wagers.

New Mexico

While there is in-person sports betting allowed at casinos in New Mexico, the NFL draft is not among the regulated options, according to the New Mexico Gaming Control Board.

New York

No, New York sports betting does not allow for wagering on the NFL draft.

North Carolina

The recently launched North Carolina sports betting allows for betting on the NFL draft, but with the same restrictions as noted above for Massachusetts and Michigan.

North Dakota

TBD.

Ohio

Yes, regulated Ohio sports betting includes the NFL draft.

Oklahoma

No, there is no legal sports betting in Oklahoma.

Oregon

Yes, Oregon sports betting permits NFL draft wagering. But only through DraftKings - the only legal online sportsbook in the state.

Pennsylvania

No, Pennsylvania sports betting does not allow for NFL draft betting.

Rhode Island

No, Rhode Island sports betting excludes the NFL draft.

South Carolina

No, there is no legal online sports betting in South Carolina.

South Dakota

No, there are no legal NFL draft betting options in South Dakota.

Tennessee

Tennessee sports betting allows for betting on the NFL draft, but with the same restrictions that apply in Massachusetts and Michigan, as noted above.

Texas

No, one cannot participate in Texas sports betting via legal sportsbooks.

Utah

No, there is not sports betting in Utah.

Vermont

While Vermont sports betting opened early in 2024, the NFL draft is not among the regulated options.

Virginia

No, Virginia sports betting does not include the NFL draft.

Washington

No, there is no legal Washington sports betting.

Washington D.C.

Yes, DC sports betting permits wagers on the NFL draft.

West Virginia

Yes, NFL draft wagers are permitted via West Virginia sports betting.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin sports betting permits legal wagers on the NFL draft, but only through a few tribal casinos.

Wyoming

Yes, Wyoming sports betting allows for NFL draft bets.

Canada

The best sports betting sites in Canada allow for wagers on the NFL draft. Ontario sports betting, in particular, allows for a full array of NFL draft markets, including novelty betting.